Local area guide
Living in Peterborough
Around Hampton Water Hampton by Bovis Homes · Cambridgeshire
The schools, transport, shops and green spaces that shape day-to-day life — plus local trades who already work in Peterborough.
Area at a glance
Peterborough, at a glance
Schools, transport, what’s nearby — written for new-build buyers settling in.
Auto-generated from development data. A fuller Peterborough guide is in preparation.
Peterborough offers excellent connectivity, with direct trains to London King's Cross in under 50 minutes, making it popular with commuters. The city centre features the historic cathedral, Queensgate Shopping Centre, and diverse dining options including ASK Italian and Wagamama. For families, local schools include Hampton Hargate Primary School and nearby secondary options like Hampton College. Serpentine Green Shopping Park provides major retailers including Tesco Extra, IKEA, and Next. The area boasts beautiful green spaces like Central Park and Ferry Meadows Country Park, perfect for weekend activities. Peterborough's growing tech and business sector, plus excellent road links via the A1, A14, and A47, make it an increasingly attractive location for both work and leisure, with easy access to Cambridge, Leicester, and the coast.
Nearby essentials
What’s within reach
Straight-line distance from Hampton Water Hampton to the nearest of each.
Nearest supermarket
ALDI
0.7mi
straight line
Nearest GP surgery
Dr D Holmes - Hampton Health Hampton Hargate
0.9mi
straight line
Nearest primary school
St John Henry Newman Catholic Primary School
0.2mi
straight line
Nearest train station
Peterborough
3.2mi
straight line
Town centre
Peterborough
3.0mi
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Local trades
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